At first glance, Beyonce is unrecognizable on the cover of Flaunt 128, The Context Issue. Then you see there's a caption which reads, "Beyonce." Then you have to look closer, and that is an unfortunate thing because this is the Year's Most Horrifying Cover, hands down. (Sorry L'Officiel Hommes Paris Spring 2013, I know you tried.)

The image, photographed by Tony Duran, shows the pop star's nude body contorted in an uncomfortable, unnatural-looking pose and covered with shimmery pieces of glitter, laid on thick as paint.

It didn't have to be so creepy! Another photo from the shoot below, as proof.

Image: Facebook/Flaunt

Just kidding. Any photo showing Beyonce wearing so much glitter it looks like she has scales is going to be creepy by default.